Bernard Jeffrey McCullough, better known as Bernie Mac, was an American comedian and actor born on October 5, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois. Rising from Chicago’s South Side, he gained fame as a stand-up comedian and was part of “The Original Kings of Comedy” alongside Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and D. L. Hughley.
Bernie Mac Profile
| Name | Bernie Mac |
| Real Name | Bernard Jeffrey McCullough |
| Date of Birth | 5 October 1957 |
| Date of Death | 9 August 2008 ( 50 years) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Comedian and Actor |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Net Worth | $15 Million |
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Educational Background
Bernie Mac attended Chicago Vocational High School and graduated in 1975. His early adulthood involved various jobs, including janitor, coach, mover, cook, and more, while pursuing comedy on weekends.
Career
Bernie Mac’s rise in comedy began in Chicago’s Cotton Club, influenced by The Three Stooges and comedians like Richard Pryor. Notable film roles include “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Mr. 3000,” and “Bad Santa.” He starred in his sitcom, “The Bernie Mac Show,” earning Emmy nominations.
Controversies
Bernie Mac faced no significant controversies during his career. However, his legacy became a subject of discussion in a viral interview where Katt Williams praised Mac and criticized other comedians, including Steve Harvey, for allegedly disrespecting Mac before his death.
Mac’s daughter, Ja’Niece McCullough, later addressed Katt Williams’ interview, praising Williams for showing real love to her late father and shedding light on alleged disrespect from other comedians.
Personal Life
Bernie Mac married his high school sweetheart, Rhonda Gore, in 1977, and they had a daughter in 1978. His family life was relatively private, and he portrayed a fictionalized version of himself as a custodian of his sister’s children in “The Bernie Mac Show.”
Death
Bernie Mac battled sarcoidosis, a disease causing tissue inflammation, for the last 20 years of his life. He faced health issues, including pneumonia in 2004. On July 19, 2008, he was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and died on August 9 at the age of 50, with complications unrelated to sarcoidosis.
Bernie Mac Net Worth
At the time of his death, Bernie Mac’s net worth was estimated at $15 million, earned through his successful career in comedy, acting, and television.